Fundraising Manager

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About Certified Listeners Foundation (CLF)

Certified Listeners Foundation India (CLF India) is part of a global not-for-profit ecosystem committed to emotional wellness, peer support, and mental health advocacy. Through innovative volunteer programs like IGNiTE365, CLF provides 24/7 emotional support, tools for generational wellness, and community-led healing.

To learn more about us, you can visit our social media and websites

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CertifiedListeners
• Instagram - https//www.instagram.com/certified_listeners_society/
• ·LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/certified-listeners-society/
• Website CND - https://certifiedlisteners.org/
• Website IND - https://certifiedlisteners.in/

Position Overview

The Fundraising Manager will play a critical leadership role in building and scaling CLF India’s volunteer-powered peer-to-peer fundraising program, while also developing and executing strategies to secure institutional funding through government grants, CSR partnerships, and philanthropic donations.

Key Responsibilities

1) Peer-to-Peer Volunteer Fundraising Program (Primary Focus – 70%)

1. Lead and manage the fundraising activities of up to 2,400 volunteers per year (240/month) as part of CLF India’s IGNiTE365 program.
2. Design and implement volunteer onboarding, training, and performance tracking systems tailored to peer-to-peer fundraising.
3. Coordinate incentives, including administering 10% performance-based bonus pay-outs to top-performing volunteers.
4. Collaborate with the Marketing and Operations teams to provide fundraising toolkits, landing pages, campaign messaging, and reporting dashboards.
5. Monitor performance and adjust strategies to improve retention, engagement, and fundraising results across monthly volunteer cohorts.
6. Develop a system of recognition, leader boards, and testimonials to encourage sustained volunteer momentum.

2) Institutional Fundraising & Donor Development (30%)

1. Identify and apply for government grants, CSR opportunities, foundations, and international aid programs aligned with CLF’s mission in India.
2. Build and manage a database of potential funding partners, grant cycles, and submission deadlines.
3. Prepare compelling proposals, applications, budgets, and impact reports for donors and grantmakers.
4. Build relationships with corporate CSR teams, philanthropic leaders, and government officials to position CLF as a trusted service partner.
5. Collaborate with the Canadian Head Office to align reporting, compliance, and audit requirements across international fundraising channels.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Non-profit Management, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or non-profit volunteer engagement.
• Proven experience managing large-scale fundraising campaigns, preferably with a peer-to-peer or grassroots component.
• Strong track record of securing grants or corporate partnerships in the non-profit sector.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal); proficiency in regional Indian languages is a plus.
• Comfortable with CRM tools, fundraising platforms, and managing data and payout reports.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to shape the national volunteer fundraising model for emotional wellness in India.
• A dynamic, mission-driven team committed to breaking cycles of dysfunction and promoting generational healing.
• Ongoing mentorship and support from our Canadian HQ and international partners.
• Room to grow into a national leadership role within a fast-scaling social impact ecosystem.

To Apply:

• Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [Insert email/portal] with the subject line: Application – Fundraising Manager, CLF India.